Maryland Administrative Code

.08 Incomplete Applications. A. If an incomplete application is submitted to the Board, the Board shall notify the applicant within 30 days after receipt of an incomplete application of the materials that are required. B. An application is not complete until all required material…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs procedures for disciplinary matters and hearings before the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Administrative law judge” means the hearing officer assigned to preside over a hearing in a case the Board has delegated to the Office of Administrative Hearings. (2) “Adm…

.03 Confidentiality of Proceedings. A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the proceedings of the Board are confidential. The parties may not waive the confidentiality provided by this regulation. B. The Office of Administrative Hearings' proceedings involving the adjudication o…

.04 Representation by Counsel. A. A respondent may be represented by counsel in any matter before the Board and at any stage of the proceedings. B. If the matter goes to a hearing, the respondent shall be represented in proper person or by an attorney who has been admitted to the…

.05 Proceedings under Health Occupations Article, §2-314, Annotated Code of Maryland. A. Investigation of Complaints. (1) The Board may: (a) Make a preliminary review of each complaint; and (b) Recommend that cases involving complaints over which the Board lacks jurisdiction be c…

.06 Sanctions, Hearings, and Final Order. A. Surrender of License. (1) The Board may require conditions for surrender of a license, including: (a) An admission of a violation of the Maryland Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists …

.07 Summary Suspension of a License. A. Pursuant to its authority under State Government Article, §10-226(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall order the summary suspension of a license if the Board determines that there is a substantial likelihood that a licensee po…

.08 Probation and Violation of Probation Proceedings. A. If the Board imposes a period of probation as a sanction, the Board may impose conditions of probation which the Board considers appropriate, including but not limited to: (1) Reeducation or completion of approved courses; …

.09 Restoration of a License. A. Reinstatement. (1) A licensee shall petition the Board for termination of a suspension of a license or a reinstatement after revocation or surrender of a license. (2) A licensee that petitions the Board for reinstatement under the terms and condit…

.10 Judicial Review. A final order of the Board is subject to judicial review as provided in Health Occupations Article, §2-316, Annotated Code of Maryland and State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.11 Fines. A. This regulation establishes the standards by which the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $1,000. B. After a hearing under Health Occupations Article, §2-315, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.41.04, the Board may impose a fine, in addition to, or instead …

.01 Scope. This chapter governs all persons licensed as music therapists in the State.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists. (2) “CBMT-certified” means a music …

.03 Licensure Requirements. A. To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this chapter. B. The applicant shall: (1) Be of good moral character; (2) Be at least 18 years old; (3) Be a CBMT-certified music therapist; (4) Provide proo…

.04 Renewal of Licensure. A. A license expires on a date set by the Board unless the license is renewed for an additional term as set forth under §D of this regulation. B. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. C. At least 1 month before a license expires, t…

.05 Continuing Education Requirements. A. The continuing education requirements shall include proof of completion of at least 40 hours of continuing education in a program approved by CBMT or any successor organization approved by the Board that includes: (1) A minimum of 1 CEU i…

.06 Inactive Status, Reactivation, Reinstatement, and Reapplication. A. Inactive Status. (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board: (a) An application for inactive status on the form that the Board requires; and (b) The inactive …

.07 Licensee Responsibilities. A. A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change of: (1) Mailing address within 30 days after the change; (2) Name within 30 days after the change; or (3) Email address within 30 days after the change if the licensee has previously submit…

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs the practice of audiology, hearing aid dispensing, speech-language pathology, and music therapy using telehealth as an adjunct to, or replacement for, in-person patient visits. B. Nothing in this chapter restricts or limits reimbursement require…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Asynchronous” means not occurring in real time. (2) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and …

.03 Licensure. Subject to the provisions of Health Occupations Article, Title 2, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, a telehealth practitioner shall be licensed in Maryland or hold a compact privilege when providing telehealth services to a patient located in the State.

.04 Standards of Practice for Telehealth. A. Before performing telehealth services, a telehealth practitioner shall develop and follow a procedure to: (1) Verify the identification of the patient receiving telehealth services through use of: (a) A government issued photograph ide…

.05 Patient Evaluation. A. Except when providing asynchronous telehealth services or remote patient monitoring, a telehealth practitioner shall: (1) Perform a clinical patient evaluation adequate to establish a diagnosis and identify underlying conditions or contraindications to …

.06 Telehealth Practitioner Discipline. A. The Board shall use the same standards of evaluating and investigating a complaint about and in disciplining a licensee who practices telehealth as it would use for a licensee who does not use telehealth technology in the licensee’s prac…

.01 Scope. These regulations govern persons licensed as audiologists in the State.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Cerumen management” means the removal of cerumen which may affect the successful completion of audiological procedures. (2) “Medical liaison” means a cooperative arrangeme…

.03 Limitations. A. Before the removal of cerumen, the licensee shall obtain the informed consent of the patient, or legally responsible adult, and maintain documentation. B. During cerumen removal, the licensee shall comply with the principles of universal precautions.

.04 Training, Knowledge, and Skills. A. The licensee shall be responsible for obtaining the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform cerumen management. B. Failure to obtain the training before performing cerumen management may subject the licensee to disciplinary act…

.05 Precautions. A. The licensee shall have established a medical liaison as defined in Regulation .02B of this chapter before performing cerumen removal. B. The licensee shall refer patients to or consult with as needed the medical liaison for patients requiring cerumen removal …

.01 Scope. This chapter governs individuals holding a license or a limited license as a hearing aid dispenser in the State.

.01-1 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Accredited 2-year post-secondary program” means: (a) A college or university located in the United States whose program has been accredited by a national accrediting ass…

.02 Application for License. A. The Board shall forward the necessary form to an individual requesting an application for a license or a limited license as a hearing aid dispenser. B. The applicant shall provide the Board with the information necessary to satisfy the Board that t…

.03 Examinations — General. A. An applicant shall file the examination application with the Board at least 30 days before the date of the examination. B. Except for an applicant who holds a valid license to provide hearing aid dispenser services in another state or an applicant w…

.04 Conduct of the Examination. A. The Board shall select the site for the examination. B. An applicant may not be examined by an examiner by whom the applicant is employed or with whom the applicant has a contractual relationship. C. The Board shall ensure that the content and s…

.05 Scope of the Examination. A. The Board shall ensure that the examination consists of a written part and a practical part. B. The written examination shall utilize the most recent competency model licensing examination from the Education Division of the International Hearing S…

.06 Practice of Limited Licensee. A. The holder of a limited license shall be familiar with and shall avoid committing any of the acts regarded as unethical practices set forth in COMAR 10.41.02. B. On obtaining a limited license, the holder of a limited license shall engage in t…

.07 Repealed.

.08 Testing Procedures. A. The licensee or holder of a limited license who is engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids shall use appropriate testing procedures for a hearing aid fitting. B. The licensee or holder of a limited license shall perform the following minim…

.09 Place of Business. A. A licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the office or place of employment of the licensee. B. A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of: (1) The address of each place where the licensee provides hearing aid services; and (2) A change …

.10 Disclosure. A. A licensee shall deliver to an individual supplied with a hearing aid, a receipt containing: (1) The licensee's signature; (2) The address of the licensee's regular place of practice; (3) The licensee's license number; (4) Specifications as to the amount charge…

.11 Continuing Education Requirements. A. A licensee applying for renewal of a license shall have successfully completed, within the 2-year licensing period, a total of 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education programs. Of the 30 hours, the licensee shall complete: (1) 26 …

.12 Renewal of Licensure. A. A licensee shall undergo a new criminal records history check as set forth in Health Occupations Article, §2-303.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, every three renewal cycles or every 6 years. B. A licensee who has failed to renew a license to practice in…

.13 Licensee Responsibilities. A. A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change of: (1) Mailing address within 30 days after the change; (2) Name within 30 days after the change; or (3) Email address within 30 days after the change if the licensee has previously submit…

.14 Sale of Hearing Aid Software Guidelines. A. To the extent not inconsistent with federal law, a licensee shall, before the consummation of a sale of a hearing aid that uses proprietary programming software or locked, nonproprietary programming software, provide the purchaser w…

.01 Scope. This chapter establishes the standards by which the Board may impose an administrative monetary penalty not exceeding $5,000 on an individual licensed under Health Occupations Article, Title 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, for an act or omission prohibited under Health …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists. (2) “Licensee” means an individual licensed b…